"At a mile distant their thousand hooves were stuttering thunder, coming at a rate that frightened a man - they were an awe inspiring sight, galloping through the red haze - knee to knee and horse to horse - the dying sun glinting on bayonet points..." Trooper Ion Idriess

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The SS Ormondeweighed 14,982 tons with an average cruise speed of 18 knots or 33.33 kmph. It was owned by the Orient St Nav Co Ltd, Glasgow.

The ensuing individual soldier's embarkation information contains the following details:

Rank on embarkation;

Full name of the soldier;

Declared age of the soldier;

The last occupation held;

The last address as a civilian;

Enlistment Date; and,

Fate.

Embarkation Roll

3466 Private Alexander William ARMSTRONG, an 18 year old Carpenter from Wyreema, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3467 Acting Corporal Horace Edwin ASHENDEN, a 34 year old Bank Clerk from Sandgate, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 March 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3468 Private Arthur George ATTHOW, a 25 year old Grazier from Mt Stanley, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3469 Private Frank BALSER, a 27 year old Coach driver from Teneriffe, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 27 June 1919.

3470 Private Reginald Rufus BARLOW, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Maleny via Landsborough, Queensland. He enlisted on 10 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3471 Private Thomas Messenger BARNES, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Dyraaba via Casino, New South Wales. He enlisted on 5 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3472 Private William Henry BAYLEY, a 22 year old Farmer from Wutul on Cooyar Line, Queensland. He enlisted on 22 October 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 26 December 1918.

3473 Private Thomas James BOND, a 21 year old Joiner from Nundah, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3501 Private Joseph Patrick BOYLE, a 32 year old Baker from Gympie, Queensland. He enlisted on 19 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 4 March 1919.

3505 Private Charles William BRYANT, a 26 year old Labourer from Brooloo, Queensland. He enlisted on 20 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3512 Private Hugh Watson BYERS, a 25 year old Selector from Hughenden, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 18 February 1919.

3474 Private Andrew CARTER, a 21 year old Farmer from South Lismore, New South Wales. He enlisted on 12 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3476 Private Gerald Robert COLLINS, a 24 year old Accountant from Townsville, Queensland. He enlisted on 30 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3479 Private Philip Champion DeCRESPIGNY, a 38 year old Journalist from Toowong, Queensland. He enlisted on 26 November 1917; and subsequently was Killed in Action, 14 July 1918.

3506 Private John Abraham DELANEY, a 31 year old Fireman from Cairns, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3498 Private Henry Richard GABY, a 25 year old Labourer from Teven Creek, Richmond River, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 22 August 1919.

3481 Private Frederick Lyle GRAVES, a 19 year old Clerk from Goondiwindi, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3482 Private William Merton GREENE, a 21 year old Station hand from Longreach, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 29 April 1919.

3507 Private Clement Lumley LAWLESS-PYNE, a 25 year old Grazier from Goomeri, Queensland. He enlisted on 13 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3487 Acting Sergeant Charles Gordon McKEOWN, a 43 year old Engineer from Normanton, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 December 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 3 July 1919.

3486 Private Kenneth John Kennedy McLENNAN, a 21 year old Bank Clerk from Dalby, Queensland. He enlisted on 3 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 16 May 1919.

3485 Private William MEAGHER, a 36 year old Traveller from Ipswich, Queensland. He enlisted on 23 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3515 Private Cecil Spunner PALMER, a 44 year old Labourer from Arncliffe, New South Wales. He enlisted on 16 July 1917; but did not embark as he Deserted, 7 March 1918.

3489 Private Herbert Henry PENROSE, a 21 year old Butcher from Emerald, Queensland. He enlisted on 28 September 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

3514 Private Henry John PONT, a 39 year old Labourer from Rockhampton, Queensland. He enlisted on 8 October 1917; and subsequently Returned to Australia, 4 April 1918.

3491 Private Sid ROBERTS, a 29 year old Station hand from Mitchell, Queensland. He enlisted on 6 July 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3502 Private John George RUTTLEY, a 35 year old Carter from Broadwater, New South Wales. He enlisted on 22 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 20 July 1919.

3493 Private Oliver Benjamin SCOTT, a 21 year old Farmer from Kingaroy, Queensland. He enlisted on 12 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3495 Private James Thomas STOKER, a 19 year old Farmer from Ballina, New South Wales. He enlisted on 7 June 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3496 Private Frederick TEARE, a 28 year old Stockman from Clermont, Queensland. He enlisted on 25 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3497 Private George WEST, a 27 year old Horse breaker from Prairie Station via Gladstone, Queensland. He enlisted on 24 November 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 28 June 1919.

3499 Private James WINTERS, a 20 year old Groom from Lockhart, New South Wales. He enlisted on 29 October 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 17 July 1919.

3500 Private Charles Henry YOUNG, an 18 year old Accountant from Blackbutt, Queensland. He enlisted on 17 August 1917; and at the conclusion of the war Returned to Australia, 13 March 1919.

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